Guide to Platinum Engagement Rings & Platinum Wedding Rings

Platinum is a fantastic choice of precious metal for engagement rings and wedding rings. Unlike other precious metals, Platinum offers incredible quality and resistance to wear.

Our Platinum rings guide aims to help anyone unsure about which metal to choose. Platinum makes an ideal choice for both engagement rings and wedding rings. Furthermore, Platinum is ideal for diamond wedding rings. It represents the very best in terms of quality and price.

Our buyers guide helps explain many questions. In addition, we explore the pros and cons of this wonderful metal. Or, follow the links below to browse our Platinum jewellery designs.

Now is the best time to purchase Platinum for an Engagement Ring and Wedding Ring.

If you're considering which precious metal to purchase, Platinum is a great choice. To explain, the price of Platinum remains lower than it has been for some time.

Today, Platinum makes a more affordable choice than 18 carat Gold or Palladium! The lower price of Wedding Rings and Engagement Rings results from changes in the use of Platinum within the motor industry. The reduction of Diesel vehicles means less Platinum usage by the car industry.

The resulting worldwide fall in the Platinum price creates the perfect opportunity to buy Platinum jewellery. For this reason, Platinum is more affordable at this time.

What is Platinum?

Platinum is a dense, malleable, ductile, and highly unreactive. In detail, it is a precious, grey-white transition metal. It's name originates from Platina, the Spanish for Silver.

The Periodic table Symbol is Pt. Discovered by Antonio de Ulloa in 1735, we now use Platinum in multiple industries. In addition, the jewellery industry favours this precious metal for several reasons.

A Little More About Platinum

Platinum is a naturally allergy free metal and keeps its silver colour. To emphasise, its natural colour does not fade or discolour.

Scratches and wear only displace the precious metal. As a result, Platinum is extremely hard wearing and durable. Over time, scratches and wear lead to a natural even finish on an item of jewellery.

Re-polishing Platinum restores the surface to the original mirror shine. Many brides arrange a thorough clean and refinish when they order their Wedding Rings. As a result, both the engagement ring and wedding ring match with a pristine polished finish. Most importantly, they look as-new for the big day.

The weight of a Platinum diamond ring compared to a White Gold ring.

Plain Platinum rings weigh approximately a third heavier than 18ct White Gold rings. For this reason, Platinum feels heavier. In addition it feels luxurious.

Platinum settings for diamonds

Platinum offers excellent protection for a diamond. It makes the perfect ring. Contrary to popular belief, Platinum is less malleable than 18ct Gold. For this reason, it bends less.

Today, the price of Platinum has fallen for some time. As a result, Platinum makes a great metal choice. Furthermore, it makes the most affordable pure metal choice. Read more on our wedding rings guide on our blog.

Do Platinum Diamond engagement rings cost more than Gold to re-polish?

No. We charge the same price. In other words, we charge the same to re-polish Platinum as we charge to refinish White Gold.

My Platinum Ring has Diamonds and Platinum. Will it last forever?

Platinum wears over time. However, Platinum does not wear away completely. Other jewellery abrades Platinum.

In addition, Loose diamonds wear Platinum. Fine detail, such as claws often wear over time. As a result, we sometimes re-tip Platinum prongs, or re-place settings for this reason.

Why has my Platinum ring got thinner?

Sometimes, slim engagement ring bands wear over time. As a result they become thinner. Eventually, the band might need thickened or replaced. The same can be said about Gold rings.

Why is my Platinum ring magnetic?

Platinum is paramagnetic. As a result, t shows magnetic properties when exposed to a magnet. This magnetism lasts for a short time only.

In addition, matte and textured Platinum and patterned Platinum rings appear. We make these from Platinum plain wedding rings.

Do you offer a sample ring service?

Yes, we offer a ring sample service to loan ring designs. Please contact us for details.

Can I part exchange an item of Platinum jewelry?

We welcome clients to offset the cost of new jewellery with existing Platinum. We weigh any item, working to scrap Platinum prices. We deduct any scrap metal price from a new ring mount ordered.

Do I need a Platinum Wedding Ring for my Engagement Ring?

If you already own a Platinum engagement ring, we recommend Platinum for your wedding ring. By doing this, wear and colour appear consistent between both rings.

Why has my Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring bent out of shape?

Platinum is malleable and ductile. Also, it bends under constant pressure.

Slimmer Engagement Ring bands sometimes bend out of shape. By comparison, thicker Platinum bands do not bend as often.

Why has my Platinum ring cracked?

Platinum is more brittle than Gold. Platinum claws remain strong and rigid around diamonds. However, Platinum sometimes cracks. For example, when a claw is bumped.

Occasionally, after adjusting the size of a ring, an impact can break the ring. As a result, a small crack appears on the sizing line of the band. A repair involves lasering the join with specialist equipment.

Is it possible to re-size a Platinum Engagement Ring?

Yes. Most of our Platinum rings are sized down by laser, ensuring a seamless result. To explain, we weld both surfaces by laser.

Platinum rings are made bigger by heating and stretching the metal. For larger size adjustments, we add a piece of metal to the Platinum shank.

Can you engrave Wedding Rings in Platinum?

Yes. We apply engravings to Platinum rings. One of our best selling designs include Platinum fingerprint rings, laser engraved with our clients' prints.

How can I tell if my Engagement Ring is Platinum?

Look for a hallmark. A stamp usually on the inside of the band. The number 950 will appear, but do not confuse this with 950 for Palladium.

Why does my Platinum ring have no hallmark?

Sometimes, we laser hallmark fine Platinum rings. Lasered Platinum hallmarks appear lighter. As a result, they can be difficult to see.

Alternatively, some rings lose the hallmark when re-sized. We can, however, re-apply the hallmark at any time.

My Platinum ring has small holes in the metal.

You are most likely seeing small traces of porosity. This appears as small microscopic holes. Contact your retailer to discuss this matter if you can readily see this detail.

My Platinum ring has small holes in the metal.

You are most likely seeing small traces of porosity. This appears as small microscopic holes. Contact your retailer to discuss this matter if you can readily see this detail.

Affordable wedding rings for men and women

Finding affordable Platinum wedding rings can be tricky. Furthermore, ensuring the highest quality can be even more difficult. With attention to price, and quality, we create affordable wedding rings for clients on a budget.

We make most wedding rings in slim and lightweight versions. For example, we make a flat court wedding ring in light, medium and heavy weights.

Light Platinum rings offer strength, with less depth. For example, take our Mottistone wedding ring. Created in a lightweight design, and 2mm wide the ring starts at around £300.00. View our full collection of Platinum wedding bands available in light weight designs and narrow widths.

Diamond engagement rings in Gold with a Platinum setting

Both Yellow Gold and Rose Gold benefit from Platinum settings. To explain, many buyers love the colour of Rose Gold and Yellow Gold.

But, some buyers seek ethical Fairtrade Gold in White and Rose varieties. At the same time, they seek a Platinum setting to hold the diamond. Our examples below show both Rose and Yellow Gold bands with a Platinum setting.

Gemstone and Platinum rings

The bright blue Aquamarine came directly from our client. In addition to setting the gemstone, we provided complete CAD designs.

Platinum diamond wedding rings

Does Platinum suit diamond wedding rings? It certainly does. Furthermore, it provides the best choice for setting diamonds into a wedding ring. Many of our Platinum diamond wedding rings feature in our bridal rings.

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